Whistling in the Dark (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780451221230)

Funny, wise and uplifting, Whistling in the Dark is the story of two tough and endearing little girls...and of a time not so long ago, when life was not as innocent as it appeared.

It was the summer on Vliet Street when we all started locking our doors...

Sally O'Malley made a promise to her daddy before he died. She swore she'd look after her sister, Troo. Keep her safe. But like her Granny always said-actions speak louder than words. Now, during the summer of 1959, the girls' mother is hospitalized, their stepfather has abandoned them for a six pack, and their big sister, Nell, is too busy making out with her boyfriend to notice that Sally and Troo are on the Loose. And so is a murderer and molester.

Highly imaginative Sally is pretty sure of two things. Who the killer is. And that she's next on his list. Now she has no choice but to protect herself and Troo as best she can, relying on her own courage and the kindness of her neighbors.

Author: Lesley Kagen
ISBN-10: 0451221230
ISBN-13: 9780451221230
Publisher: Berkley / Nal
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2007
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.03h x 5.49w x 0.71d
Award: Great Lakes Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Midwest Booksellers' Choice Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/12/2007 pg. 40
Booksense Picks 05/01/2007 pg. 1
Romantic Times 05/01/2007 pg. 64 - Excellent
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2008 pg. 525 - Recommended - Readable